socalgoalkeeperdad
BRONZE
If you had a son who was U15 who was offered a spot on a Big club on ECRL as the main starter or split time on a MLS NEXT HD team, which would you chose?
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East County Soccer Dad
SILVER ELITE
If it’s gong to be playing a half every game, I’d go mlsn.
What is the keeper training like at the two clubs?
socalgoalkeeperdad
BRONZE
Keeper training is probably better at the bigger club but we usually cant make it (same time as the team training). I usually supplement keeper training with privates elsewhere.
Does he have any strength at another position? Could he get playing time on the field as a midfielder, for example?
socalgoalkeeperdad
BRONZE
no, goalkeepers in these leagues are full time keepers.
By rule, or just by tradition?
socalgoalkeeperdad
BRONZE
most likely both.